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Letters to the Editor


LETTER TO THE EDITOR: There is no fatigue like trauma fatigue

October 20, 2022
To the Editor, I am a Tampa resident with a home on Boca Grande. I was there this past weekend and couldn’t believe the destruction and somber vibe. There is no fatigue like trauma fatigue. …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tips on surviving your experiences with contractors

October 20, 2022
To the Editor: Hurricanes are never welcome, a reality to contend with, nonetheless. A price we pay to live in paradise. Last Thursday I made the journey from central Florida to check on extend…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Blanche gives a fond farewell

October 20, 2022
To the Editor: I have struggled with writing this letter to everyone for lots of reasons. Many of you have become my friends over the 16 years that I have been an owner of the Loose Caboose. Yo…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A message to Ian from Whidden’s – You did NOT win

October 13, 2022
To the Editor: Hurricane Ian you will not win! You will not break the spirit of strength and love from our family that reaches far and wide! Red Gill Fish House was built in 1927, and is sti…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Pet friendly shelter information and more

September 22, 2022
To the Editor:  Don’t leave your pets, and don’t use your pet as an excuse not to evacuate. Don’t put yourself, your family and your pet at risk! You are responsible for planning for your …

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Celebrating five years of films with ‘Friends’

September 15, 2022
To the Editor: The Boca Grande Film Festival (BGFF) is one of our biggest events of the season, and we have to say that we enjoy bringing the community together for a true cinematic experience….

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thoughts on maintaining septic systems and more

September 15, 2022
To the Editor: My wife and I are fulltime residents of Little Gasparilla Island (LGI). It is my understanding that the PSC denied the proposed LGI sewer plan for the third and final time. Howev…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Many thanks to Dr. Ervin for all he has done

September 8, 2022
To the Editor: We have learned that today, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, will be Dr. Tom Ervin’s final day working full shifts at the Boca Grande Health Clinic. I feel it is important for me to commen…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘It’s your duty; pick up the doodie’ says Lee County to residents

September 8, 2022
To the Editor: Lee County Natural Resources is boosting public outreach efforts to help residents make the connection between pet waste and water quality. More than 75,000 households will recei…

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: LGI resident explains in detail why last week’s story in Beacon was all wrong

September 1, 2022
Dear Editor, This is in regard to the article about the proposed sewer on LGI and Palm Island. To begin, the article was filled with so many blatent inaccuracies and it is evident that the owne…